Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed #2

Octavia E. Butler

423 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction challenging dark emotional medium-paced
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Originally published in 1998, this shockingly prescient novel's timely message of hope and resistance in the face of fanaticism is more relevant than ever.In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,765 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 62%
challenging 59%
reflective 51%
sad 49%
tense 48%
adventurous 39%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 29% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.33

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